Ben Harper

Key member of Luxor's derivative desk, offering hash rate contracts. Provides insights into Bitcoin mining and market trends.

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Jul 11, 2025 • 46min

THE MINING POD: CoreWeave / Core Scientific’s $9B Deal, IREN’s Blackwell Buy, Bit Digital’s ETH Treasury

Ben Harper, a key member of Luxor's derivative desk, dives into the fascinating world of Bitcoin mining. He discusses the monumental $9 billion acquisition of CoreScientific by CoreWeave and the implications for the industry. Harper shares insights on IREN's ambitious $130 million GPU purchase to boost mining operations. They also analyze the recent hash price surge and the surprising drop in Bitcoin transaction fees. Plus, discover how Bit Digital is shifting gears towards Ethereum in response to evolving market dynamics.

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